Newspapers Publisher- the owner of the newspaper Editor- in charge of the content Reporter- research and write articles, sometimes specialize in a topic such as sports, international, or government Structure of a newspaper: Headline- large print, very catchy, usually short, maybe a play on words, or repetitive letter sounds. Byline- author’s name; not always included Lead- interesting “hook” that includes all 5 W’s (who, what, where, when, why) and How; 2 sentences. Facts only- no opinions Captions- under every picture, catch and to the point Inverted pyramid forma of a newspaper articlet-
First section - with major news, world news and sometimes, editorials (where the newspaper editors offer their opinions on various topics - published with the op-eds -- opinions written by other writers). The most important news articles are on the first page; the top half of the first page is referred to as "above the fold."
Local news section -with local news and weather.
Sports section.
Lifestyle section - often containing feature articles (non-news general interest pieces, for example, an article on stamp collecting or visiting New York City), entertainment, travel, fashion information, cooking, useful household hints, advice columns, the comics, puzzles, and reviews of movies and books.
Classified ads section in which people and businesses advertise items for sale and post job notices.
Paid advertisements are scattered throughout the paper except on first pages (the ads generate most of the revenue that keeps a newspaper in business).
Publisher- the owner of the newspaper
Editor- in charge of the content
Reporter- research and write articles, sometimes specialize in a topic such as sports, international, or government
Structure of a newspaper:
Headline- large print, very catchy, usually short, maybe a play on words, or repetitive letter sounds.
Byline- author’s name; not always included
Lead- interesting “hook” that includes all 5 W’s (who, what, where, when, why) and How; 2 sentences.
Facts only- no opinions
Captions- under every picture, catch and to the point
Inverted pyramid forma of a newspaper articlet-
Contents of a Newspaper